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castlebravo · 01-13-2009, 05:57 PM

Well, mine is almost done and will probably maiden this weekend if the PNW weather gods see fit. So far they are smiling (probably that awning I sacrificed during the snow storms!) I will try to post some pics tonight when I get back to the redneck ranch house.
Before we start singing praises.....there are a few items that have put a burr under my saddle. They are all pretty minor and I'm sure when I fly this thing they will seem inconsequential but hey......if you dont hear the negative feedback.....you dont know what to fix
1. The hardware........where the he!! did this stuff come from? It doesnt fit any allen wrench. If people are replacing it....why include it? Just provide a list of what is required.
2. The instructions (not included with airplane, I had to download and print) are minimal at best. Sometimes they refer to items that are done at the factory but aren't.....such as the wing tube holes. Not a big deal but for someone not accustommed....its a surprise. The instructions show a picture of the plywood tabs for the inter wing struts but make no mention of them. I also had to grind down two of these tabs to make the strut fit flush.
3. This is a gripe I have with all ARF Mfg instructions..........Mounting the engine should be the first thing in the instructions.....not mounting landing gear or tail components! How many times do you have to twist and turn that fuse to mount the engine? When you got the tail and gear mounted....all you're doing in banging those items up!
4. I was concerned about the "Gap" under the cowl but now that everything is together I guess it doesnt look that bad. Not as scale as it should be though.
5. Paint lines on cowl dont line up with monocote. Just a little off but still.....
6. Wing bolts in the bottom of the wings just asking for gravity to do its work. They could easily be engineered so they mount into the tops of the wing while being flush. They would also be accesible without getting your knees dirty.

See......just a few minor complaints. Certainly nothing that is a show stopper. Just remember before you blast me......The manufacturers would not change a thing if nobody brought up the issues.
By the way, I went with a new in the box DA 100. Santa was really good this year! He got me a new airplane, a new DA100, and a new 12FG. Already flew my 50cc edge and Sukhoi on it and I love it. Cant wait for the weekend!

Chris Elliott
OMAS/Dusters

01-13-2009, 05:57 PM	#158
castlebravo Official DA Fanboy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hillsboro,Oregon Posts: 1,224	Re: 37% Ultimates Well, mine is almost done and will probably maiden this weekend if the PNW weather gods see fit. So far they are smiling (probably that awning I sacrificed during the snow storms!) I will try to post some pics tonight when I get back to the redneck ranch house. Before we start singing praises.....there are a few items that have put a burr under my saddle. They are all pretty minor and I'm sure when I fly this thing they will seem inconsequential but hey......if you dont hear the negative feedback.....you dont know what to fix 1. The hardware........where the he!! did this stuff come from? It doesnt fit any allen wrench. If people are replacing it....why include it? Just provide a list of what is required. 2. The instructions (not included with airplane, I had to download and print) are minimal at best. Sometimes they refer to items that are done at the factory but aren't.....such as the wing tube holes. Not a big deal but for someone not accustommed....its a surprise. The instructions show a picture of the plywood tabs for the inter wing struts but make no mention of them. I also had to grind down two of these tabs to make the strut fit flush. 3. This is a gripe I have with all ARF Mfg instructions..........Mounting the engine should be the first thing in the instructions.....not mounting landing gear or tail components! How many times do you have to twist and turn that fuse to mount the engine? When you got the tail and gear mounted....all you're doing in banging those items up! 4. I was concerned about the "Gap" under the cowl but now that everything is together I guess it doesnt look that bad. Not as scale as it should be though. 5. Paint lines on cowl dont line up with monocote. Just a little off but still..... 6. Wing bolts in the bottom of the wings just asking for gravity to do its work. They could easily be engineered so they mount into the tops of the wing while being flush. They would also be accesible without getting your knees dirty. See......just a few minor complaints. Certainly nothing that is a show stopper. Just remember before you blast me......The manufacturers would not change a thing if nobody brought up the issues. By the way, I went with a new in the box DA 100. Santa was really good this year! He got me a new airplane, a new DA100, and a new 12FG. Already flew my 50cc edge and Sukhoi on it and I love it. Cant wait for the weekend! Chris Elliott OMAS/Dusters